About

History

The University of South Australia (UniSA) was established in 1991 but our foundations date back to the latter half of the 19th century. The forerunners of today’s UniSA were the South Australian School of Art, founded in 1856, the first of several Teacher Training Colleges formed in 1876, and the School of Mines and Industries which was established in 1889.

Education

We offer degree programs across a wide range of subjects including business, law, education, arts and social sciences, health sciences, information technology, engineering and the environment.

we deliver for students the best possible start for their future careers;

we produce graduates who are capable of identifying opportunities and contributing to a vibrant and successful society;

we partner with industry and the professions to conduct research that’s cutting-edge and relevant; and

we engage meaningfully with our community.

Research

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

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University Ranking

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

Services

Housing services

You can choose from student hostels, residential colleges, student apartments, and more.

Library services

The library plays a significant role in supporting the university’s teaching, learning and research mission. Find out more about its services on the website.

Student Life

Campus life

Study in the heart of the city centre, in an area rich in history and culture. City East is home to modern health science facilities and the School of Natural and Built Environments.

City East campus is next to the parklands, Rundle Mall shopping district and some of the city’s best cafés, restaurants and bars. There are a number of on-campus health clinics open to students and the public, such as a medical clinic and a physiotherapy clinic. It’s also close to public transport.

You will also find a number of food outlets at our City East campus including A Pot Called Kettle and Mr Wuhu. Both offer great catering options for events.

Student clubs

Life at university is about more than just study. USASA, the University of South Australia Students’ Association, can help you become part of the student community.Prepare for some of the best years of your life and discover the wider university experience that will see you graduate with professional and social skills so you’re ready to take on the world.USASA is a democratic organisation run by students. Its three key aims are to provide:

VOICE for student opinions and to develop leadership skills

ADVICE to students with academic issues

PLAY for students via sporting, social and academic clubs

The Global Study Awards

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